Country parks and spaces

All three of our country parks have achieved Green Flag status, the benchmark of excellence, for their mix of wildlife, recreational opportunities, sustainability and public involvement.

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Chard reservoir

Chard reservoir

Chard Reservoir is home to a wide variety of wildlife species and is especially good for birdlife; there is always something to see.

 
 

Ham Hill Country Park

Ham Hill Country Park

Ham Hill is a 164 hectare (390 acre) country park centred on an Iron Age hill fort/ There is extensive free car parking on site and plenty of open hilly landscape to explore, as well as shady woodlands and interesting old quarry areas.

 
 

Yeovil Country Park

Yeovil Country Park

This diverse 127 acre park includes the areas known as Ninesprings, Penn Hill Park, Summerhouse Hill and Riverside Walk. There are rivers, lakes, waterfalls, open grassland, woodland and a children's play area.